A directory of directories is what its name implies - a website that lists web directories.
Used by webmasters and others looking for Internet directories, a directory of directories might list other directories alphabetically or it may rank them in some other manner. Like the directories themselves, listed directories may be sorted into categories, separating general directories, blog directories, forum directories, local or regional directories, or other niche directories, for the purpose of making it easier for users to find the type of directory they are looking for.
Given that a directory of directories is likely to be a much smaller directory than a general directory, it might be assembled in straight HTML, or use a blog software or some other platform, but many of them use directory scripts, such as those used by the directories they list.
The focus of this category is on directories of directories. In a sense, then, it might be considered a directory of directories of directories. Web directory review sites would also be appropriate for this category.
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All Directories is a free, open directory of directories. According to its website, it indexes every startup and product directory on the web, ranks them by domain ranking, and publishes the full list with structured metadata: submission type, link type, review speed, and others. A directory is defined as a site where you submit your product and get a public listing. The site must have a submission form or process and create a public-facing profile page for the product.
https://alldirectories.org/
Confused as to which directories are the best to submit your site to? Objectively determining the best directories is difficult without a metric. Since Google quit publishing its Page Rank, Moz developed a method of determining domain strength, which predicts a domain’s ranking potential in the search engines. Listed here are the strongest directories, ranked from the highest in Domain Authority, as well as the basic and featured submission prices for each.
https://www.avivadirectory.com/strongest-directories/
Founded by Hasan Saleem, the founder of DSS Media and Dir Journal, Best Local Directories presents verified free local business directories with its BLD Score Rankings, a 10-factor algorithm scoring Domain Rating, citation indexing speed, and Google Map impact, as well as real user reviews. Its methodology is explained on the site, and another section allows two or three directories to be compared side-by-side, and to explore directories by region. A "Unified Theory of Local Search" is included.
https://www.bestlocaldirectories.com/
Directory Critic lists search engine friendly web and article directories that webmasters may use as site promotion tools. The top five ranked website directories, according to reader votes, are featured on the index page, and separate lists of free directories, paid directories, niche directories, article directories, and directories that accept deep links. A blog is included, and advertising opportunities are available. Directory Critic also operates a submission service.
https://www.directorycritic.com/
Jasmine Directory: Web Directories
In this section of its directory, the Jasmine Directory lists other directories, sorted into Article Directories, Bidding Directories, Blog Directories, Dating Directories, Directory of Directories, Free Directories, General Directories, Paid Directories, Web Design Directories, and Web Hosting Directories, along with links to informational articles on various web directory topics, such as a history of web directories, how web directories work, and how to choose the right directory.
https://www.jasminedirectory.com/internet-online-marketing/web-directories/
Online since 1998, the directory lists hundreds of search engines, organized by country and by topic. Web directories are also listed if the include a searchable database. The directory contains thousands of listings from more than three hundred countries and territories, categorized by nation, country, or autonomous government. Within the category, each directory or search engine is listed alphabetically, although priority placement opportunities are available.
https://www.searchenginecolossus.com/
Your Ultimate Directory of Directories
Also known as "Best Directories," this is a directory of directories that sorts listed directories into multiple categories, such as High Traffic, High DR, High AS, Free Directories, Paid Directories, With Discount, and Open Source. To submit a directory to the platform, there are two options: Basic and Pro, although sponsorships and advertising are also available; features and prices are listed. A blog section is included, although without content at this time.
https://bestdirectories.org/
